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We're MacIntyre. We offer learning, support and care for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
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A rainy night, a shared meal, and a bit of mischief. At a community meal in St Albans, Ashton and volunteer Judy connected through laughter and banter. A small, ordinary moment, and the start of a new friendship.
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#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
https://ow.ly/aT3150Y5lKN
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
January 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A rainy night, a shared meal, and a bit of mischief. At a community meal in St Albans, Ashton and volunteer Judy connected through laughter and banter. A small, ordinary moment, and the start of a new friendship.
https://ow.ly/aT3150Y5lKN
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
https://ow.ly/aT3150Y5lKN
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
January's edition of The Mag is here and jam-packed full of fantastic content!
Produced by and for people who draw on MacIntyre's support, it's full of great information including tips, stories and quizzes.
Click on the link to find out more.
https://ow.ly/om8Y50Y5rU7
#TheMag #CoProduction
Produced by and for people who draw on MacIntyre's support, it's full of great information including tips, stories and quizzes.
Click on the link to find out more.
https://ow.ly/om8Y50Y5rU7
#TheMag #CoProduction
January 29, 2026 at 3:34 PM
January's edition of The Mag is here and jam-packed full of fantastic content!
Produced by and for people who draw on MacIntyre's support, it's full of great information including tips, stories and quizzes.
Click on the link to find out more.
https://ow.ly/om8Y50Y5rU7
#TheMag #CoProduction
Produced by and for people who draw on MacIntyre's support, it's full of great information including tips, stories and quizzes.
Click on the link to find out more.
https://ow.ly/om8Y50Y5rU7
#TheMag #CoProduction
We were really pleased to welcome Ofsted to MacIntyre Children’s Home in Hertfordshire last month.
Hearing such positive feedback about everyday life there meant a lot.
A big well done to everyone involved!
#Ofsted #MacIntyre
Hearing such positive feedback about everyday life there meant a lot.
A big well done to everyone involved!
#Ofsted #MacIntyre
January 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
We were really pleased to welcome Ofsted to MacIntyre Children’s Home in Hertfordshire last month.
Hearing such positive feedback about everyday life there meant a lot.
A big well done to everyone involved!
#Ofsted #MacIntyre
Hearing such positive feedback about everyday life there meant a lot.
A big well done to everyone involved!
#Ofsted #MacIntyre
When Stanley first came to MacIntyre, life felt unsettled. He’d been through a lot, and needed somewhere steady, with people who could take time to get to know him.
Find out how Stanley now has a place of his own and routines that work for him:
https://ow.ly/gawX50Y49Gy
#HomesNotHospitals
Find out how Stanley now has a place of his own and routines that work for him:
https://ow.ly/gawX50Y49Gy
#HomesNotHospitals
January 27, 2026 at 10:01 AM
When Stanley first came to MacIntyre, life felt unsettled. He’d been through a lot, and needed somewhere steady, with people who could take time to get to know him.
Find out how Stanley now has a place of his own and routines that work for him:
https://ow.ly/gawX50Y49Gy
#HomesNotHospitals
Find out how Stanley now has a place of his own and routines that work for him:
https://ow.ly/gawX50Y49Gy
#HomesNotHospitals
Kai Sang Lee moved from Hong Kong to study psychology, unsure where it would lead. Five months into his role as a Support Worker, he’s putting his degree into practice every day, supporting people to build skills, independence and community life.
https://ow.ly/SvnX50Y0wZG
#HumansOfMacIntyre
https://ow.ly/SvnX50Y0wZG
#HumansOfMacIntyre
January 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Kai Sang Lee moved from Hong Kong to study psychology, unsure where it would lead. Five months into his role as a Support Worker, he’s putting his degree into practice every day, supporting people to build skills, independence and community life.
https://ow.ly/SvnX50Y0wZG
#HumansOfMacIntyre
https://ow.ly/SvnX50Y0wZG
#HumansOfMacIntyre
A small local advert led to something lovely. Our Kennington Pop-up Shop group donated toys to Martin Claridge’s Christmas lights fundraiser for Sobell House Hospice. This year, the shop continues as a warm, welcoming community café and living room 💛
https://ow.ly/zAom50Y0yXQ
https://ow.ly/zAom50Y0yXQ
January 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A small local advert led to something lovely. Our Kennington Pop-up Shop group donated toys to Martin Claridge’s Christmas lights fundraiser for Sobell House Hospice. This year, the shop continues as a warm, welcoming community café and living room 💛
https://ow.ly/zAom50Y0yXQ
https://ow.ly/zAom50Y0yXQ
‘Good’ news from MacIntyre Children’s Home in Bedfordshire
We’re delighted to share that our Children’s Home in Bedfordshire has been rated ‘Good’ following a recent Ofsted inspection.
You can read the full report here - https://ow.ly/CUoz50Y14gw
We’re delighted to share that our Children’s Home in Bedfordshire has been rated ‘Good’ following a recent Ofsted inspection.
You can read the full report here - https://ow.ly/CUoz50Y14gw
January 22, 2026 at 10:58 AM
‘Good’ news from MacIntyre Children’s Home in Bedfordshire
We’re delighted to share that our Children’s Home in Bedfordshire has been rated ‘Good’ following a recent Ofsted inspection.
You can read the full report here - https://ow.ly/CUoz50Y14gw
We’re delighted to share that our Children’s Home in Bedfordshire has been rated ‘Good’ following a recent Ofsted inspection.
You can read the full report here - https://ow.ly/CUoz50Y14gw
Looking back, and looking ahead.
MacIntyre’s Autism and Self Advocacy Lead, Jess Sutton, reflects on a year of shared learning, new connections and big plans for 2026.
https://ow.ly/tWf250XZYMR
#MakingChangeHappen #Autism #ASIG #SelfAdvocacy
MacIntyre’s Autism and Self Advocacy Lead, Jess Sutton, reflects on a year of shared learning, new connections and big plans for 2026.
https://ow.ly/tWf250XZYMR
#MakingChangeHappen #Autism #ASIG #SelfAdvocacy
January 20, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Looking back, and looking ahead.
MacIntyre’s Autism and Self Advocacy Lead, Jess Sutton, reflects on a year of shared learning, new connections and big plans for 2026.
https://ow.ly/tWf250XZYMR
#MakingChangeHappen #Autism #ASIG #SelfAdvocacy
MacIntyre’s Autism and Self Advocacy Lead, Jess Sutton, reflects on a year of shared learning, new connections and big plans for 2026.
https://ow.ly/tWf250XZYMR
#MakingChangeHappen #Autism #ASIG #SelfAdvocacy
🎙️ New MacIntyre Podcast episode
Nicola Payne reflects on 20 years at MacIntyre, from support worker to leading the Innovation Hub. A thoughtful conversation about learning, co-production, self-advocacy and creating space to do change well, even when it’s messy.
https://ow.ly/IO0450XY7z8
Nicola Payne reflects on 20 years at MacIntyre, from support worker to leading the Innovation Hub. A thoughtful conversation about learning, co-production, self-advocacy and creating space to do change well, even when it’s messy.
https://ow.ly/IO0450XY7z8
January 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🎙️ New MacIntyre Podcast episode
Nicola Payne reflects on 20 years at MacIntyre, from support worker to leading the Innovation Hub. A thoughtful conversation about learning, co-production, self-advocacy and creating space to do change well, even when it’s messy.
https://ow.ly/IO0450XY7z8
Nicola Payne reflects on 20 years at MacIntyre, from support worker to leading the Innovation Hub. A thoughtful conversation about learning, co-production, self-advocacy and creating space to do change well, even when it’s messy.
https://ow.ly/IO0450XY7z8
Milton Keynes was full of laughter at our recent comedy night 🎭
People we support, staff and the local community came together for a brilliant evening, raising £450 for future Lifelong Learning events. More comedy coming soon!
https://ow.ly/rPKR50XXkeu
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
People we support, staff and the local community came together for a brilliant evening, raising £450 for future Lifelong Learning events. More comedy coming soon!
https://ow.ly/rPKR50XXkeu
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
January 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Milton Keynes was full of laughter at our recent comedy night 🎭
People we support, staff and the local community came together for a brilliant evening, raising £450 for future Lifelong Learning events. More comedy coming soon!
https://ow.ly/rPKR50XXkeu
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
People we support, staff and the local community came together for a brilliant evening, raising £450 for future Lifelong Learning events. More comedy coming soon!
https://ow.ly/rPKR50XXkeu
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
Continuing with our 'Day in the Life' series, we spend time with learners at No Limits in Milton Keynes.
Find out more:
https://ow.ly/Va6r50XWeJc
#MacIntyreNoLimits #Post16Education #EOTAS #Bucks #MiltonKeynes
Find out more:
https://ow.ly/Va6r50XWeJc
#MacIntyreNoLimits #Post16Education #EOTAS #Bucks #MiltonKeynes
January 13, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Continuing with our 'Day in the Life' series, we spend time with learners at No Limits in Milton Keynes.
Find out more:
https://ow.ly/Va6r50XWeJc
#MacIntyreNoLimits #Post16Education #EOTAS #Bucks #MiltonKeynes
Find out more:
https://ow.ly/Va6r50XWeJc
#MacIntyreNoLimits #Post16Education #EOTAS #Bucks #MiltonKeynes
Senior leader with a heart for children’s services? 💛
We’re hiring a Regional Lead to help shape warm, safe children’s homes where young people are listened to and supported to thrive. Lead with purpose. Make a real difference.
https://bit.ly/49jMlMM
We’re hiring a Regional Lead to help shape warm, safe children’s homes where young people are listened to and supported to thrive. Lead with purpose. Make a real difference.
https://bit.ly/49jMlMM
January 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Senior leader with a heart for children’s services? 💛
We’re hiring a Regional Lead to help shape warm, safe children’s homes where young people are listened to and supported to thrive. Lead with purpose. Make a real difference.
https://bit.ly/49jMlMM
We’re hiring a Regional Lead to help shape warm, safe children’s homes where young people are listened to and supported to thrive. Lead with purpose. Make a real difference.
https://bit.ly/49jMlMM
Sometimes friendship looks like brews, takeaway, and karaoke. 💛
Jamie, his neighbour Sandra, and Andy have built a genuine bond over time. When illness changed Christmas plans, the caring didn’t stop, and New Year’s Eve together meant the world.
Community matters.
https://ow.ly/xJW250XTv4v
Jamie, his neighbour Sandra, and Andy have built a genuine bond over time. When illness changed Christmas plans, the caring didn’t stop, and New Year’s Eve together meant the world.
Community matters.
https://ow.ly/xJW250XTv4v
January 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Sometimes friendship looks like brews, takeaway, and karaoke. 💛
Jamie, his neighbour Sandra, and Andy have built a genuine bond over time. When illness changed Christmas plans, the caring didn’t stop, and New Year’s Eve together meant the world.
Community matters.
https://ow.ly/xJW250XTv4v
Jamie, his neighbour Sandra, and Andy have built a genuine bond over time. When illness changed Christmas plans, the caring didn’t stop, and New Year’s Eve together meant the world.
Community matters.
https://ow.ly/xJW250XTv4v
Liam* recently moved out from a long stay hospital and into his new home in Wigan, supported by MacIntyre.
Find out more about how Liam is now living his life in the way he wants.
https://ow.ly/VKmF50XTqPP
#HomesNotHospitals #GreaterManchester #AdultSocialCare #Wigan
*Name changed
Find out more about how Liam is now living his life in the way he wants.
https://ow.ly/VKmF50XTqPP
#HomesNotHospitals #GreaterManchester #AdultSocialCare #Wigan
*Name changed
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Liam* recently moved out from a long stay hospital and into his new home in Wigan, supported by MacIntyre.
Find out more about how Liam is now living his life in the way he wants.
https://ow.ly/VKmF50XTqPP
#HomesNotHospitals #GreaterManchester #AdultSocialCare #Wigan
*Name changed
Find out more about how Liam is now living his life in the way he wants.
https://ow.ly/VKmF50XTqPP
#HomesNotHospitals #GreaterManchester #AdultSocialCare #Wigan
*Name changed
Join Sui-Ling and Best Practice Facilitator, Paul Payne, for a special episode of the Sui-Ling looking back at some of the highlights from 2025.
https://ow.ly/Kkzh50XROXh
#SuiLingShow #SuiLing #BestOf2025
https://ow.ly/Kkzh50XROXh
#SuiLingShow #SuiLing #BestOf2025
January 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Join Sui-Ling and Best Practice Facilitator, Paul Payne, for a special episode of the Sui-Ling looking back at some of the highlights from 2025.
https://ow.ly/Kkzh50XROXh
#SuiLingShow #SuiLing #BestOf2025
https://ow.ly/Kkzh50XROXh
#SuiLingShow #SuiLing #BestOf2025
As we head into MacIntyre’s 60th year, we’re celebrating community connection. From giving trees and foodbanks to grottos, dinners and neighbourly get-togethers, Everyone Everywhere showed what happens when we ask “how can we help?” 💙
https://ow.ly/lnJe50XQgHn
#EveryoneEverywhere
https://ow.ly/lnJe50XQgHn
#EveryoneEverywhere
January 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
As we head into MacIntyre’s 60th year, we’re celebrating community connection. From giving trees and foodbanks to grottos, dinners and neighbourly get-togethers, Everyone Everywhere showed what happens when we ask “how can we help?” 💙
https://ow.ly/lnJe50XQgHn
#EveryoneEverywhere
https://ow.ly/lnJe50XQgHn
#EveryoneEverywhere
Festive cheer all round 🎄
From our Abingdon Christmas Fayre (crafts, cakes & a chocolate-coin winner!) to our Warrington singers fundraising for St Rocco’s Hospice 🎶
Thanks to everyone who connected with us in 2025 💙
https://ow.ly/xCi450XNWVP
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
From our Abingdon Christmas Fayre (crafts, cakes & a chocolate-coin winner!) to our Warrington singers fundraising for St Rocco’s Hospice 🎶
Thanks to everyone who connected with us in 2025 💙
https://ow.ly/xCi450XNWVP
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
December 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Festive cheer all round 🎄
From our Abingdon Christmas Fayre (crafts, cakes & a chocolate-coin winner!) to our Warrington singers fundraising for St Rocco’s Hospice 🎶
Thanks to everyone who connected with us in 2025 💙
https://ow.ly/xCi450XNWVP
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
From our Abingdon Christmas Fayre (crafts, cakes & a chocolate-coin winner!) to our Warrington singers fundraising for St Rocco’s Hospice 🎶
Thanks to everyone who connected with us in 2025 💙
https://ow.ly/xCi450XNWVP
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
Earlier this month, we spent a morning at Hillside, one of MacIntyre’s Children’s Homes, to see first-hand what a day looks like for the young people who live there.
https://ow.ly/nYS450XJLLo
#MacIntyreSchool #HomeFromHome #GrowingWithSupport #Bedfordshire
https://ow.ly/nYS450XJLLo
#MacIntyreSchool #HomeFromHome #GrowingWithSupport #Bedfordshire
December 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Earlier this month, we spent a morning at Hillside, one of MacIntyre’s Children’s Homes, to see first-hand what a day looks like for the young people who live there.
https://ow.ly/nYS450XJLLo
#MacIntyreSchool #HomeFromHome #GrowingWithSupport #Bedfordshire
https://ow.ly/nYS450XJLLo
#MacIntyreSchool #HomeFromHome #GrowingWithSupport #Bedfordshire
Christmas sparkle at MacIntyre Wrexham ✨
We welcomed local nursery children back for our Christmas Grotto: handmade decorations, gifts, and a visit from Santa 🎅
Thanks to Marc for making it magical again 🎄
https://ow.ly/JgnG50XLsUU
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
We welcomed local nursery children back for our Christmas Grotto: handmade decorations, gifts, and a visit from Santa 🎅
Thanks to Marc for making it magical again 🎄
https://ow.ly/JgnG50XLsUU
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Christmas sparkle at MacIntyre Wrexham ✨
We welcomed local nursery children back for our Christmas Grotto: handmade decorations, gifts, and a visit from Santa 🎅
Thanks to Marc for making it magical again 🎄
https://ow.ly/JgnG50XLsUU
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
We welcomed local nursery children back for our Christmas Grotto: handmade decorations, gifts, and a visit from Santa 🎅
Thanks to Marc for making it magical again 🎄
https://ow.ly/JgnG50XLsUU
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
Thank you to everyone who supported MacIntyre financially in 2025. From donation tins and online gifts to events, challenges, lotteries and grants: every penny raised directly supported people, helping us go beyond core funding and do more.
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Thank you to everyone who supported MacIntyre financially in 2025. From donation tins and online gifts to events, challenges, lotteries and grants: every penny raised directly supported people, helping us go beyond core funding and do more.
Before moving into his bungalow supported by MacIntyre, Terry lived in homes across Cheshire which didn’t suit him.
Find out how Terry is now thriving in his own home and living his life, his way.
https://ow.ly/OatL50XGW33
#HomesNotHospitals #AdultSocialCare #ASC #GreaterManchester
Find out how Terry is now thriving in his own home and living his life, his way.
https://ow.ly/OatL50XGW33
#HomesNotHospitals #AdultSocialCare #ASC #GreaterManchester
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Before moving into his bungalow supported by MacIntyre, Terry lived in homes across Cheshire which didn’t suit him.
Find out how Terry is now thriving in his own home and living his life, his way.
https://ow.ly/OatL50XGW33
#HomesNotHospitals #AdultSocialCare #ASC #GreaterManchester
Find out how Terry is now thriving in his own home and living his life, his way.
https://ow.ly/OatL50XGW33
#HomesNotHospitals #AdultSocialCare #ASC #GreaterManchester
Congratulations to our latest MacIntyre Lottery winners whose winning cheques will be arriving just in time for Christmas!
You can see the latest winning numbers and how to sign up for the Lottery here:
https://bit.ly/TheMacIntyreLottery
You can see the latest winning numbers and how to sign up for the Lottery here:
https://bit.ly/TheMacIntyreLottery
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations to our latest MacIntyre Lottery winners whose winning cheques will be arriving just in time for Christmas!
You can see the latest winning numbers and how to sign up for the Lottery here:
https://bit.ly/TheMacIntyreLottery
You can see the latest winning numbers and how to sign up for the Lottery here:
https://bit.ly/TheMacIntyreLottery
The Giving Tree project is helping us spread a bit of Christmas brightness across three communities. Grateful to all concerned. Small acts, shared widely, make a real difference.
https://ow.ly/vZwX50XGLxT
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
https://ow.ly/vZwX50XGLxT
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
December 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Giving Tree project is helping us spread a bit of Christmas brightness across three communities. Grateful to all concerned. Small acts, shared widely, make a real difference.
https://ow.ly/vZwX50XGLxT
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
https://ow.ly/vZwX50XGLxT
#EveryoneEverywhere #GloriouslyOrdinaryLives
For the latest in our Day in the Life series, we joined learners at MacIntyre No Limits in Aylesbury to experience the day through their eyes.
Find out more:
https://ow.ly/Efg550XGKfc
#MacIntyreNoLimits #NoLimitsDirect #EOTAS #NoLimits #Post16Education #Bucks #Aylesbury
Find out more:
https://ow.ly/Efg550XGKfc
#MacIntyreNoLimits #NoLimitsDirect #EOTAS #NoLimits #Post16Education #Bucks #Aylesbury
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
For the latest in our Day in the Life series, we joined learners at MacIntyre No Limits in Aylesbury to experience the day through their eyes.
Find out more:
https://ow.ly/Efg550XGKfc
#MacIntyreNoLimits #NoLimitsDirect #EOTAS #NoLimits #Post16Education #Bucks #Aylesbury
Find out more:
https://ow.ly/Efg550XGKfc
#MacIntyreNoLimits #NoLimitsDirect #EOTAS #NoLimits #Post16Education #Bucks #Aylesbury
In the latest MacIntyre Podcast, we chat with Cath Kelly about our successes supporting people to move from long-stay hospitals into their own homes. https://ow.ly/oC3150XG8pW #Podcast #HomesNotHospitals
December 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In the latest MacIntyre Podcast, we chat with Cath Kelly about our successes supporting people to move from long-stay hospitals into their own homes. https://ow.ly/oC3150XG8pW #Podcast #HomesNotHospitals